Urban Sketching Courses Zurich

Urban sketching courses in Zurich

Would you like to discover your surroundings from a different perspective and capture them on paper? Our urban sketching courses offer you the opportunity to capture your world with loose, lively strokes - without any pressure, but with all the more joy in the creative process. Whether you're just starting out or already have experience: Anyone can learn urban sketching here and develop their own style.

Two locations
Painting courses, workshops & events - in Basel and Zurich
Creative experience
Meet people & learn to paint - lots of great offers
Art for all
Big or small & professional or novice - simply fun
Insight into the Urban Sketching course Zurich
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Always something new

Why take an urban sketching course at Paint It Easy in Zurich?

Learn how urban sketching works in a relaxed and inspiring environment. No dry sketching, but real sketching in the centre of Zurich - with cool people and in a great atmosphere. Our courses are aimed at anyone who wants to walk through the city with open eyes, discover motifs and capture them creatively. Perfect for beginners as well as advanced or professional sketchers.

I can't draw - can I still take part?

In any case. Urban sketching is for everyone - whether you already have experience or just want to try it out.

What do I need to bring with me?

Just yourself and your desire to observe and draw - we'll provide the right materials.

Can I book the course together with friends?

With pleasure. Sketching together is even more fun.

Learn urban sketching

Our offers in Zurich

Forget boring studio atmosphere, dry theory and rigid drawing - we're going outside. Our urban sketching courses offer you a creative break in the centre of Zurich's city life. Whether it's a cosy café, a lively square or a hidden house - we'll show you how to capture the atmosphere with pen and paint. Learning urban sketching has never been so easy and inspiring.

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Courses lasting several days
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Our team

Creativity with lots of fun and a pencil

We are not a dull and normal painting school - we are a colourful and somewhat crazy team of artists who share their passion for urban sketching in a relaxed, creative environment. We motivate you to try out new techniques, boldly draw lines and discover your surroundings from an artistic perspective. Let's get started right away.

  • Peter Kovacs Peter
  • Pati Kaliczka Pati
  • Eszter Imre Eszti
  • Coco Cuenod Coco
  • +31Zum Team
Location

Urban sketching courses in Zurich

Our courses take place in the most beautiful places in Zurich - perfect for learning urban sketching on the spot. Discover new techniques, exchange ideas with like-minded people and capture urban life in your own way with quick sketches. Whether alone or in a group - we have the right format for you.

Arrival

Bederstrasse 94
8002 Zurich
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FAQs - Everything you need to know about urban sketching

How do you learn urban sketching?

Just get started! We'll show you how to create expressive sketches with just a few lines and shades.

What is urban sketching?

Urban sketching means spontaneously sketching the surroundings on location - whether in a street café, by the river or in front of impressive architecture. It's about expression and atmosphere, not perfection.

Which sketchbook is suitable for urban sketching?

A handy sketchbook with sturdy paper that you can take with you wherever you go is best.

Which paper is ideal?

Smooth, hard-wearing paper that absorbs both fineliner and watercolour paints well.

Who invented urban sketching?

The Spanish draughtsman Gabriel Campanario started the urban sketching movement - today there are sketching communities all over the world.

Our customers

«One of the best places in the city to switch off with creative projects, good coffee and a warm atmosphere. The studio offers unique courses and workshops - with a great team that combines knowledge with fun.»

Salony Roongta

«The evenings in the PIE Studio are always wonderful. A place where you can give free rein to your creativity and connect with like-minded people. Don't miss the chance - become part of the community!»

Laura Company

«A great place to get a little happiness boost and be creative! Wonderful people and a great atmosphere - definitely worth a visit. I've already done several drawing and painting courses in the studio and I'm really pleased that there's now a café too!»

Valentijn Broeken

«Paint It Easy is my creative feel-good place in Zurich. Whether painting courses, open studios or brunch & paint - everything is just right here. Great team, relaxed atmosphere and always new ideas to try out!»

Ally Z

«We absolutely loved the Creative Café - delicious food, a relaxed atmosphere and the creative freedom to just get started spontaneously. We painted ceramics, got inspired and immediately wanted to try lino printing on our next visit!»

Janiza Ouarab
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More PIE workshops & courses

Current Painting Workshops & Events

To the calendar
Sun, 19.04.
10.30

Paint & BRUNCH: Strawberry Fields Forever

PIE Guided Painting Event with Brunch

  • PIE Event
  • Beginner
  • PIE Zürich
  • 3 hours
from 105.– CHF

Up to 20% discount for Members

Pop art meets daydream — and it’s all in red.

Let us take you down… to a world of bold colours, surreal vibes and juicy creative freedom. Inspired by The Beatles’ iconic lyrics, this one-night painting session is all about expressive shapes, vibrant strawberries (obviously), and that sweet spot where retro meets pop.

You’ll play with wild colour combos, graphic textures and a touch of ‘60s psychedelia to create a piece that’s as groovy as it is personal. No pressure to be realistic — “nothing is real,” remember?

Perfect for colour-lovers, Beatles fans, and anyone who wants to paint their way through a strawberry-swirled dream.

✨ How PIE Events Work

Treat yourself to a creative experience, where you can unwind, sip & snack, and have fun with your friends — or make new ones — as you paint and craft your way through a feel-good session led by our lovely local artists.

Most of our events take place in our beautiful, cozy studios — full of color, good vibes, and a warm, artistic atmosphere. Occasionally, we also pop up in local bars, restaurants, or outdoor locations during the sunny season.

No prior experience? No problem! We provide everything:

  • A chill, friendly atmosphere
  • All the necessary art supplies
  • Pre-prepared templates
  • Step-by-step guidance from our instructors

All you need to bring is your good vibes and curiosity! Whether you’re painting or getting crafty, you’ll leave with your own unique creation and plenty of great memories.

🥐 Artsy Brunch & Brushstrokes

We kick things off with a fresh croissant and your choice of hot drink or mimosa as you arrive — a little treat to ease into the creative mood. Settle in, sip, snack, and get ready to paint your heart out!

Then it’s time to get artsy: one of our lovely instructors will guide you through a relaxed, step-by-step painting session — fun, inspiring, and totally beginner-friendly.

🍳 What’s for Brunch?

Before the painting session, we invite you to enjoy our brunch buffet — freshly prepared and full of delicious options to refuel your creative self:

  • Açai bowl with granola
  • Avocado toast with eggs
  • Peanut butter & jam
  • A selection of cheeses
  • Vegan options available

And yes — a second drink is on us! Choose another coffee, tea, or mimosa to go with your meal.

If you’re in the mood for something more, smoothies, juices, and other drinks are available à la carte from our Creative Café.

📋 Good to Know

  • Arrival: Please arrive 10–15 minutes early to grab your drink and settle in.
  • Cancellations: Tickets are transferable but non-refundable within 36 hours. You can reschedule your spot up to 72 hours before the event.
  • Alcohol: Served only to guests aged 18+.

 For full terms & policies, please visit: https://shop.paintiteasy.ch/en/tickets/terms

🖼️ Canvas Size & Upgrades

Your ticket includes a standard 30 x 40 cm canvas, perfect for your creative masterpiece.

Feeling bold or want to go big?
You can upgrade to a larger canvas or even a round one (40 cm diameter) — just choose the option when booking your ticket, or decide spontaneously at the event.

🍽️ Want to paint a ceramic plate instead of a canvas?
No problem — upgrade your creative surface!

You can swap your canvas for a ceramic plate (up to Ø 25 cm) for an additional fee.
🎨 Feeling extra bold? Choose a larger plate (up to Ø 32 cm) for a little more.
Decide during booking or spontaneously at the event — we’ve got the plates ready!

💞 Painting in Pairs? Yes, Please!

Couples, besties, or family duos — this one’s for you:
You can choose to paint in pairs, where two canvases become one artwork. The theme will be split in two, and each of you paints one half that aligns perfectly with the other.

Just let us know on the spot, and we’ll set you up!

Paint & BRUNCH: Twirling in Delight

PIE Guided Painting Event with Brunch

  • PIE Event
  • Beginner
  • PIE Basel
  • 3 Hours
from 105.– CHF

Up to 20% discount for Members

Let the Flowers Dance
Loose petals. Bold colours. Big feelings.

In this joyful painting session, we’ll let nature swirl across the canvas as we bring a blooming field of roses or poppies to life in vivid, expressive strokes.

Guided by our artist-instructor, you’ll play with colour, flow, and movement – capturing not just what the flowers look like, but how they feel. This isn’t about realism — it’s about letting your creativity bloom wild.

Whether your flowers are fiery and bold or soft and dreamy, you’ll paint something uniquely yours. No rules, no pressure — just a canvas full of motion, emotion, and that unmistakable PIE energy.

✨ How PIE Events Work

Treat yourself to a creative experience, where you can unwind, sip & snack, and have fun with your friends — or make new ones — as you paint and craft your way through a feel-good session led by our lovely local artists.

Most of our events take place in our beautiful, cozy studios — full of color, good vibes, and a warm, artistic atmosphere. Occasionally, we also pop up in local bars, restaurants, or outdoor locations during the sunny season.

No prior experience? No problem! We provide everything:

  • A chill, friendly atmosphere
  • All the necessary art supplies
  • Pre-prepared templates
  • Step-by-step guidance from our instructors

All you need to bring is your good vibes and curiosity! Whether you’re painting or getting crafty, you’ll leave with your own unique creation and plenty of great memories.

🥐 Artsy Brunch & Brushstrokes

We kick things off with a fresh croissant and your choice of hot drink or mimosa as you arrive — a little treat to ease into the creative mood. Settle in, sip, snack, and get ready to paint your heart out!

Then it’s time to get artsy: one of our lovely instructors will guide you through a relaxed, step-by-step painting session — fun, inspiring, and totally beginner-friendly.

🍳 What’s for Brunch?

After the painting session, we invite you to enjoy our brunch buffet — freshly prepared and full of delicious options to refuel your creative self:

  • Açai bowl with granola
  • Avocado toast with eggs
  • Peanut butter & jam
  • A selection of cheeses & cold cuts
  • Vegan options available

And yes — a second drink is on us! Choose another coffee, tea, or mimosa to go with your meal.

If you’re in the mood for something more, smoothies, juices, and other drinks are available à la carte from our Creative Café.

At PIE, we believe creativity pairs best with good food, good drinks, and great company.

📋 Good to Know

  • Arrival: Please arrive 10–15 minutes early to grab your drink and settle in.
  • Cancellations: Tickets are transferable but non-refundable within 36 hours. You can reschedule your spot up to 72 hours before the event.
  • All ages welcome: Children from age 6 and up with a guardian.
  • Alcohol: Served only to guests aged 18+.

 For full terms & policies, please visit: https://shop.paintiteasy.ch/en/tickets/terms

🖼️ Canvas Size & Upgrades

Your ticket includes a standard 30 x 40 cm canvas, perfect for your creative masterpiece.

Feeling bold or want to go big?
You can upgrade to a larger canvas or even a round one (40 cm diameter) — just choose the option when booking your ticket, or decide spontaneously at the event.

🍽️ Want to paint a ceramic plate instead of a canvas?
No problem — upgrade your creative surface!

You can swap your canvas for a ceramic plate (up to Ø 25 cm) for an additional fee.
🎨 Feeling extra bold? Choose a larger plate (up to Ø 32 cm) for a little more.
Decide during booking or spontaneously at the event — we’ve got the plates ready!

💞 Painting in Pairs? Yes, Please!

Couples, besties, or family duos — this one’s for you:
You can choose to paint in pairs, where two canvases become one artwork. The theme will be split in two, and each of you paints one half that aligns perfectly with the other.

Just let us know on the spot, and we’ll set you up!

Everything Everywhere All at Once

Paint & Sip – PIE Guided Painting Event

  • PIE Event
  • Beginner
  • PIE Zürich
  • 2.5 Hours
from 79.– CHF

Up to 20% discount for Members

A wild abstract painting session full of colour, chaos, and satisfying texture.
Who needs brushes when you’ve got a spatula, a mountain of modelling paste, and a whole mood to express?

In this bold, all-in painting session, you’ll layer, swipe, and sculpt your way into pure colour play — no plan, no pressure, just bold marks and thick textures that practically stand off the canvas.

We’ll work point by point, swipe by swipe, building up vibrant patterns and punchy colour fields that shift as you move. It’s a little pointillist, a little sculptural, and totally freeing.

Expect music, mess, and moments of accidental brilliance. This one’s for anyone who’s ever wanted to stop thinking and just create.

More colour. More texture. More joy.
Bring the energy — we’ve got the paste.


✨ How the Event Works
Treat yourself to a creative experience, where you can unwind, sip & snack, and have fun with your friends — or make new ones — as you paint and craft your way through a feel-good session led by our lovely local artists.

Most of our events take place in our beautiful, cozy studios — full of color, good vibes, and a warm, artistic atmosphere. Occasionally, we also pop up in local bars, restaurants, or outdoor locations during the sunny season.

No prior experience? No problem! We provide everything:

  • A chill, friendly atmosphere
  • All the necessary art supplies
  • Pre-prepared templates
  • Step-by-step guidance from our instructors

All you need to bring is your good vibes and curiosity! Whether you’re painting or getting crafty, you’ll leave with your own unique creation and plenty of great memories.


🥂 Artsy Sips & Bites

Every event includes a complimentary welcome drink to get your creativity flowing. You can choose from:

  • A soft drink or hot drink
  • A glass of wine, prosecco, or beer
  • Or our Cocktail of the Week* (rotates weekly)

Want to upgrade your welcome drink? We serve a curated selection of cocktails, mocktails, smoothies and more for just CHF 5–9 more.

🍴 Feeling peckish? Our Creative Café* offers a delicious à la carte menu throughout the session — featuring homemade wraps, salad bowls, finger foods, and healthy snacks — perfect for fueling your inner artist. Extra drinks are also available at regular menu prices.

*Welcome drink upgrade and food are only available at our Zürich location, Bederstrasse 94. In our classroom at Schulhausstrasse 52, only a limited range of welcome drinks is available.


📋 Good to Know

  • Arrival: Please arrive 10–15 minutes early to grab your drink and settle in.  If you arrive earlier, we cannot guarantee that we can seat you or let you into the venue yet. Thank you for your understanding! 💛
  • Cancellations: Tickets are transferable but non-refundable within 36 hours. You can reschedule your spot up to 72 hours before the event.
  • Alcohol: Served only to guests aged 18+.

 For full terms & policies, please visit: https://shop.paintiteasy.ch/en/tickets/terms


🖼️ Canvas Size & Upgrades
Your ticket includes a standard 30 x 40 cm canvas, perfect for your creative masterpiece.

Feeling bold or want to go big?
You can upgrade to a larger canvas or even a round one (40 cm diameter) — just choose the option when booking your ticket, or decide spontaneously at the event.

💞 Painting in Pairs? Yes, Please!
Couples, besties, or family duos — this one’s for you:
You can choose to paint in pairs, where two canvases become one artwork. The theme will be split in two, and each of you paints one half that aligns perfectly with the other.

Just let us know on the spot, and we’ll set you up!

Tue, 21.04.
19.00

My Blueberry Nights

Paint & Sip – PIE Guided Painting Event with Oil

  • PIE Event
  • Beginner
  • PIE Basel
  • 2.5 Hours
from 69.– CHF

Up to 20% discount for Members

Blueberries & a Bowl That Knows It’s Gorgeous

Somewhere between still life and sweet obsession, there’s this close-up bowl of blueberries — glistening with purples, violets, and that soft morning light that makes everything look like a painting already.

In this mellow oil painting session, you’ll bring that summer-fruit glow to life on canvas. Think smooth blends, quiet shadows, and little hits of brightness that make each berry pop just right. Whether you’re a longtime lover of fruit bowls or just here for the colour mixing joy, this is your moment to slow down and paint something beautiful.

We’ll guide you through layering oil paint, balancing texture and detail, and finding that perfect bloom of shine on the roundest berry in the bowl.

No rush. No rules. Just you, some rich colours, and a still life that’s anything but still.


✨ How the Event Works
Treat yourself to a creative experience, where you can unwind, sip & snack, and have fun with your friends — or make new ones — as you paint and craft your way through a feel-good session led by our lovely local artists.

Most of our events take place in our beautiful, cozy studios — full of color, good vibes, and a warm, artistic atmosphere. Occasionally, we also pop up in local bars, restaurants, or outdoor locations during the sunny season.

No prior experience? No problem! We provide everything:

  • A chill, friendly atmosphere
  • All the necessary art supplies
  • Pre-prepared templates
  • Step-by-step guidance from our instructors

All you need to bring is your good vibes and curiosity! Whether you’re painting or getting crafty, you’ll leave with your own unique creation and plenty of great memories.


🥂 Artsy Sips & Bites*

Every event includes a complimentary welcome drink to get your creativity flowing. You can choose from:

  • A soft drink or hot drink
  • A glass of wine, prosecco, or beer
  • Or our Cocktail of the Week (rotates weekly)

Want to upgrade your welcome drink? We serve a curated selection of cocktails, mocktails, smoothies and more for just CHF 5–9 more.

🍴 Feeling peckish? Our Creative Café offers a delicious à la carte menu throughout the session — featuring homemade wraps, salad bowls, finger foods, and healthy snacks — perfect for fueling your inner artist. Extra drinks are also available at regular menu prices.

*Artsy bites and a curated selection of cocktails and smoothies — currently available only at our Creative Café, Bederstrasse 94, Zürich. 


📋 Good to Know

  • Arrival: Please arrive 10–15 minutes early to grab your drink and settle in. If you arrive earlier, we cannot guarantee that we can seat you or let you into the venue yet. Thank you for your understanding! 💛
  • Cancellations: Tickets are transferable but non-refundable within 36 hours. You can reschedule your spot up to 72 hours before the event.
  • Alcohol: Served only to guests aged 18+.

 For full terms & policies, please visit: https://shop.paintiteasy.ch/en/tickets/terms


🖼️ Canvas Size & Upgrades
Your ticket includes a standard 30 x 40 cm canvas, perfect for your creative masterpiece.

Feeling bold or want to go big?
You can upgrade to a larger canvas or even a round one (40 cm diameter) — just choose the option when booking your ticket, or decide spontaneously at the event.

🍽️ Want to paint a ceramic plate instead of a canvas?
No problem — upgrade your creative surface!

You can swap your canvas for a ceramic plate (up to Ø 28 cm) for an additional fee.
🎨 Feeling extra bold? Choose a larger plate (from Ø 30 cm) for a little more.
Decide during booking or spontaneously at the event — we’ve got the plates ready!

💞 Painting in Pairs? Yes, Please!
Couples, besties, or family duos — this one’s for you:
You can choose to paint in pairs, where two canvases become one artwork. The theme will be split in two, and each of you paints one half that aligns perfectly with the other.

Just let us know on the spot, and we’ll set you up!

Wed, 22.04.
19.00

Heavy Blossom

Paint & Sip – PIE Guided Painting Event

  • PIE Event
  • Beginner
  • PIE Basel
  • 2.5 Hours
from 69.– CHF

Up to 20% discount for Members

Heavy Blossom. Petals in 3D. Spring you can almost touch.

Ever wanted to paint something so lush you feel like you could pluck it off the canvas? This is your moment.

In this textured acrylic session, you’ll create a dreamy cherry blossom branch in soft pink hues, set against a hazy pastel background. With modelling paste, you’ll build thick, velvety petals and a sturdy branch that practically pop out of the painting.

We’ll guide you in mixing tender tones, sculpting with your palette knife, and layering texture so the blossoms feel weighty, rich, and irresistibly touchable.

Perfect for beginners, texture lovers, and anyone who wants to bring a little springtime magic into their space — no matter the season.



✨ How PIE Events Work
Treat yourself to a creative experience, where you can unwind, sip & snack, and have fun with your friends — or make new ones — as you paint and craft your way through a feel-good session led by our lovely local artists.

Most of our events take place in our beautiful, cozy studios — full of color, good vibes, and a warm, artistic atmosphere. Occasionally, we also pop up in local bars, restaurants, or outdoor locations during the sunny season.

No prior experience? No problem! We provide everything:

  • A chill, friendly atmosphere
  • All the necessary art supplies
  • Pre-prepared templates
  • Step-by-step guidance from our instructors

All you need to bring is your good vibes and curiosity! Whether you’re painting or getting crafty, you’ll leave with your own unique creation and plenty of great memories.

🥂 Artsy Sips

Every event includes a complimentary welcome drink to get your creativity flowing.


📋 Good to Know

  • Arrival: Please arrive 10–15 minutes early to grab your drink and settle in. If you arrive earlier, we cannot guarantee that we can seat you or let you into the venue yet. Thank you for your understanding! 💛
  • Cancellations: Tickets are transferable but non-refundable within 36 hours. You can reschedule your spot up to 72 hours before the event.
  • Alcohol: Served only to guests aged 18+.

 For full terms & policies, please visit: https://shop.paintiteasy.ch/en/tickets/terms


🖼️ Canvas Size & Upgrades
Your ticket includes a standard 30 x 40 cm canvas, perfect for your creative masterpiece.

Feeling bold or want to go big?
You can upgrade to a larger canvas or even a round one (40 cm diameter) — just choose the option when booking your ticket, or decide spontaneously at the event.

💞 Painting in Pairs? Yes, Please!
Couples, besties, or family duos — this one’s for you:
You can choose to paint in pairs, where two canvases become one artwork. The theme will be split in two, and each of you paints one half that aligns perfectly with the other.

Just let us know on the spot, and we’ll set you up!

Wed, 22.04.
19.00

Introduction to Painting (Acrylics)

A 6-Week PIE Basic Course

  • Multi-day Course
  • Beginner
  • PIE Zürich
  • 6 × 2.5 hours
from 390.– CHF

Up to 20% discount for Members

Your First Steps on the Canvas

Ever wondered how to turn a blank canvas into a world of colour and form?
This is where your painting journey begins.

In this 6-week foundation course, you’ll explore the essential techniques and principles that every painter needs — using acrylics, the most versatile and beginner-friendly paint out there. But this isn’t just “an acrylics course”. It’s your gateway to learning how painting works, no matter what style or subject you pursue in the future.

We’ll dive into brushwork, colour mixing, layering, and composition — giving you a well-rounded foundation to build on. You’ll experiment with different tools and effects, understand how to start and finish a painting, and learn what makes a composition visually work.

Whether you’re a complete beginner or someone who’s played around but wants more structure, this course offers the perfect mix of guidance, practice, and creative freedom — all in a supportive, studio environment.


✏️ What to Expect

  • Weekly guidance from a professional artist
  • Live demonstrations to introduce key techniques
  • Plenty of hands-on painting time to practise and experiment
  • Tools, tips & tricks to build your painting confidence
  • A relaxed space where you can ask questions and explore

🧠 What You’ll Learn

  • Core painting techniques with acrylics as your starting medium
  • How to mix colours and build balanced palettes
  • How to work with different brushes, tools, and effects
  • Creating depth through layering, light, and shadow
  • The basics of composition — how to organise what you paint

🎁 What’s Included
We provide everything you need:

  • All materials: brushes, canvases, palettes & paints
  • Full use of our professional studio and tools

Just bring your curiosity — we’ll handle the rest.

🤔 Is This Course Right for Me?
Yes — if you’re ready to stop guessing and start learning how painting really works.
Whether you’re holding a brush for the very first time, or looking to build a stronger foundation before moving on to your own projects — this is where your painting practice truly begins.

🥂 First Class Vibes: Sips, Snacks & Hellos
We like to kick things off on a warm and social note. During the first class, we’ll take a little extra time to get to know each other — and we’ll toast to the beginning of your creative journey with a welcome drink.

📦 A Few More Things to Know

  • Please arrive 15 minutes early to settle in and connect with your classmates
  • We’ll safely store your artwork between sessions and package it beautifully at the end
  • Cancellations: Tickets are transferable but non-refundable within 36 hours. You can reschedule your spot up to 72 hours before the first class
  • Keep practicing! Our Studio Classes are the perfect way to keep that brush moving


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Aktuelle Keramik Workshops & Events

To the calendar

Wheel-throwing Taster

Let’s spin!: A PIE Ceramics Workshop

  • Workshop
  • Beginner
  • PIE Ceramics Basel
  • 2.5 hours
from 120.– CHF

Up to 20% discount for Members

🎡 Just curious? Even better.

This is your chance to dip a toe (or both hands!) into the wild, whirling world of the pottery wheel — no pressure, no experience needed. In this wheel-throwing taster workshop, you’ll learn how to center, pull, and shape clay like a true ceramic boss. It’s messy, magical, and way more satisfying than your average Saturday scroll session.

You’ll get hands-on with the basics of wheel-throwing — and walk away with at least one piece to call your own. Plus, you’ll leave knowing whether this hobby is a fling or the beginning of a full-blown love affair.

No experience necessary. Just bring your curiosity — we’ll handle the spin cycle.

✏️ What to Expect

  • A chill, beginner-friendly session led by our wheel-throwing wizards
  • Step-by-step intro to centering, pulling, and shaping on the wheel
  • Time to finesse your form and feel the clay do its thing
  • A playful, supportive vibe where mistakes are just part of the fun
  • All tools, clay, and good energy provided

🎁 What You’ll Take Home

  • One fired & glazed ceramic piece (included in the price — we’ll handle the rest)
  • The option to keep more pieces for CHF 15 each
  • The pure joy of creating something from spinning mud
  • A solid intro to wheel-throwing, and whether a full course is your next step

🧠 Who It’s For

  • Total newbies who’ve always wanted to try “that Ghost movie thing”
  • Hands-on creatives craving a screen-free adventure
  • Friends, dates, teams — anyone up for a shared spin
  • Future potters testing the waters before diving into a full course


📦 A Few More Things to Know

  • No need to bring anything – just wear something comfy you don’t mind getting a bit clay-kissed
  • Please arrive 10–15 minutes early to settle in
  • Firing and glazing takes 4 weeks – we’ll let you know when your piece is ready
  • Tickets are transferable, but non-refundable within 36 hours
  • If you fall in love with wheel-throwing (warning: you might), we’ve got full courses and studio classes waiting for you!

My First Plate

Shape & Fun: PIE Ceramics Event

  • Workshop
  • Beginner
  • PIE Ceramics Zürich
  • 2 hours
from 95.– CHF

Up to 20% discount for Members

Your plate. Your style. Your very first step into the world of ceramics.

In this relaxed 2-hour event, you’ll get your hands into clay and create your own hand-built ceramic plate, tray or dish— complete with texture, colour, and all the personality you want to give it. Whether you’re going bold and bright or soft and simple, we’ll show you the way and cheer you on while you do it.

No experience? No problem.
We’ll guide you through each step — from rolling and shaping to painting your piece with vibrant underglaze coloursright on the spot.

It’s the perfect intro to ceramics: a little messy, a lot of fun, and totally satisfying. You’ll walk away with clay on your hands, colour on your plate, and a new skill (or obsession?) in the making.

🔥 After the event, we glaze and fire your piece for you.
It’ll be ready to pick up in about 4 weeks — food-safe and fabulous.


✨ How PIE Ceramics Events Work

Treat yourself to a hands-on creative moment — where you can sip, snack, and sculpt your way through a fun and relaxing ceramics session. Whether you come solo, with friends, or for a team night out, you’ll enjoy a feel-good atmosphere, great company, and your very own ceramic creation to take home (well… after it’s been fired 😉).

Each event is led by one of our friendly ceramic artists, who’ll guide you step-by-step through shaping and decorating your piece. No pressure, no perfection — just good vibes, creative flow, and the joy of getting your hands dirty in the best possible way.

Most of our events take place in our beautiful, cosy studios in Zürich and Basel — fully equipped, full of charm, and designed to spark your imagination. Every now and then, we also pop up in partner venues like bars, cafés, or sunny outdoor locations.

🏺 What’s Included

  • All tools, materials, and clay
  • Personal guidance from an experienced ceramic instructor
  • One piece included for firing and glazing (extras optional for a small fee)
  • A welcoming and inspiring studio space to explore ceramics at your own pace
  • The option to return and glaze your piece in one of two ways:
    → Join a glazing workshop at a discounted price
    → Or glaze it yourself in our Creative Café for CHF 20 — walk in or reserve a table during opening hours

🔥 Firing & Pickup

We take care of firing and glazing your ceramic piece after the workshop.
Firing takes approx. 4 weeks – we’ll contact you when your piece is ready for pickup.

🥂 A Toast to Creativity

Every workshop starts with a complimentary welcome drink to help you settle in and spark your creative side. Choose from:

  • A soft drink or hot drink
  • A glass of wine, prosecco, or beer
  • Or our rotating Cocktail of the Week

Feeling fancy? Upgrade to a signature cocktail, mocktail, or smoothie for just CHF 5–9.

🍴 Hungry for More? (in ZH)

Our Creative Café is open during your session — with wraps, bowls, snacks, sweet treats and more to fuel your inspiration. Additional drinks and food are available à la carte throughout the workshop.

📋 Good to Know

  • Arrival: Please come 10–15 minutes early to settle in and grab your welcome drink
  • Cancellations: Tickets are transferable, but non-refundable within 36 hours
  • Rescheduling: Possible up to 72 hours before the workshop
  • Pickup: Pieces are ready around 4 weeks after your session
  • All levels welcome — no experience needed, just curiosity and a willingness to get a little messy
  • Alcohol: Only served to guests aged 18+

👉 Full terms & policies: shop.paintiteasy.ch/en/tickets/terms

Wheel-throwing Taster

Let’s spin!: A PIE Ceramics Workshop

  • Workshop
  • Beginner
  • PIE Ceramics Basel
  • 2.5 hours
from 120.– CHF

Up to 20% discount for Members

🎡 Just curious? Even better.

This is your chance to dip a toe (or both hands!) into the wild, whirling world of the pottery wheel — no pressure, no experience needed. In this wheel-throwing taster workshop, you’ll learn how to center, pull, and shape clay like a true ceramic boss. It’s messy, magical, and way more satisfying than your average Saturday scroll session.

You’ll get hands-on with the basics of wheel-throwing — and walk away with at least one piece to call your own. Plus, you’ll leave knowing whether this hobby is a fling or the beginning of a full-blown love affair.

No experience necessary. Just bring your curiosity — we’ll handle the spin cycle.

✏️ What to Expect

  • A chill, beginner-friendly session led by our wheel-throwing wizards
  • Step-by-step intro to centering, pulling, and shaping on the wheel
  • Time to finesse your form and feel the clay do its thing
  • A playful, supportive vibe where mistakes are just part of the fun
  • All tools, clay, and good energy provided

🎁 What You’ll Take Home

  • One fired & glazed ceramic piece (included in the price — we’ll handle the rest)
  • The option to keep more pieces for CHF 15 each
  • The pure joy of creating something from spinning mud
  • A solid intro to wheel-throwing, and whether a full course is your next step

🧠 Who It’s For

  • Total newbies who’ve always wanted to try “that Ghost movie thing”
  • Hands-on creatives craving a screen-free adventure
  • Friends, dates, teams — anyone up for a shared spin
  • Future potters testing the waters before diving into a full course


📦 A Few More Things to Know

  • No need to bring anything – just wear something comfy you don’t mind getting a bit clay-kissed
  • Please arrive 10–15 minutes early to settle in
  • Firing and glazing takes 4 weeks – we’ll let you know when your piece is ready
  • Tickets are transferable, but non-refundable within 36 hours
  • If you fall in love with wheel-throwing (warning: you might), we’ve got full courses and studio classes waiting for you!

Wheel-throwing Taster

Let’s spin!: A PIE Ceramics Workshop

  • Workshop
  • Beginner
  • PIE Ceramics Zürich
  • 2.5 hours
from 120.– CHF

Up to 20% discount for Members

🎡 Just curious? Even better.

This is your chance to dip a toe (or both hands!) into the wild, whirling world of the pottery wheel — no pressure, no experience needed. In this wheel-throwing taster workshop, you’ll learn how to center, pull, and shape clay like a true ceramic boss. It’s messy, magical, and way more satisfying than your average Saturday scroll session.

You’ll get hands-on with the basics of wheel-throwing — and walk away with at least one piece to call your own. Plus, you’ll leave knowing whether this hobby is a fling or the beginning of a full-blown love affair.

No experience necessary. Just bring your curiosity — we’ll handle the spin cycle.

✏️ What to Expect

  • A chill, beginner-friendly session led by our wheel-throwing wizards
  • Step-by-step intro to centering, pulling, and shaping on the wheel
  • Time to finesse your form and feel the clay do its thing
  • A playful, supportive vibe where mistakes are just part of the fun
  • All tools, clay, and good energy provided

🎁 What You’ll Take Home

  • One fired & glazed ceramic piece (included in the price — we’ll handle the rest)
  • The option to keep more pieces for CHF 15 each
  • The pure joy of creating something from spinning mud
  • A solid intro to wheel-throwing, and whether a full course is your next step

🧠 Who It’s For

  • Total newbies who’ve always wanted to try “that Ghost movie thing”
  • Hands-on creatives craving a screen-free adventure
  • Friends, dates, teams — anyone up for a shared spin
  • Future potters testing the waters before diving into a full course

🥂 Sip & Spin

You’ll be welcomed with a free drink of your choice — prosecco, wine, beer, tea, coffee or our Cocktail of the Week🍸
Feeling fancy? We serve a curated selection of cocktails, mocktails and smoothies for just CHF 5–9 more.

Need a bite?
Our Creative Café is open during the session with wraps, salad bowls, snacks & sweets.

📦 A Few More Things to Know

  • No need to bring anything – just wear something comfy you don’t mind getting a bit clay-kissed
  • Please arrive 10–15 minutes early to settle in
  • Firing and glazing takes 4 weeks – we’ll let you know when your piece is ready
  • Tickets are transferable, but non-refundable within 36 hours
  • If you fall in love with wheel-throwing (warning: you might), we’ve got full courses and studio classes waiting for you!

Wheel-throwing Taster

Let’s spin!: A PIE Ceramics Workshop

  • Workshop
  • Beginner
  • PIE Ceramics Zürich
  • 2.5 hours
from 120.– CHF

Up to 20% discount for Members

🎡 Just curious? Even better.

This is your chance to dip a toe (or both hands!) into the wild, whirling world of the pottery wheel — no pressure, no experience needed. In this wheel-throwing taster workshop, you’ll learn how to center, pull, and shape clay like a true ceramic boss. It’s messy, magical, and way more satisfying than your average Saturday scroll session.

You’ll get hands-on with the basics of wheel-throwing — and walk away with at least one piece to call your own. Plus, you’ll leave knowing whether this hobby is a fling or the beginning of a full-blown love affair.

No experience necessary. Just bring your curiosity — we’ll handle the spin cycle.

✏️ What to Expect

  • A chill, beginner-friendly session led by our wheel-throwing wizards
  • Step-by-step intro to centering, pulling, and shaping on the wheel
  • Time to finesse your form and feel the clay do its thing
  • A playful, supportive vibe where mistakes are just part of the fun
  • All tools, clay, and good energy provided

🎁 What You’ll Take Home

  • One fired & glazed ceramic piece (included in the price — we’ll handle the rest)
  • The option to keep more pieces for CHF 15 each
  • The pure joy of creating something from spinning mud
  • A solid intro to wheel-throwing, and whether a full course is your next step

🧠 Who It’s For

  • Total newbies who’ve always wanted to try “that Ghost movie thing”
  • Hands-on creatives craving a screen-free adventure
  • Friends, dates, teams — anyone up for a shared spin
  • Future potters testing the waters before diving into a full course



📦 A Few More Things to Know

  • No need to bring anything – just wear something comfy you don’t mind getting a bit clay-kissed
  • Please arrive 10–15 minutes early to settle in
  • Firing and glazing takes 4 weeks – we’ll let you know when your piece is ready
  • Tickets are transferable, but non-refundable within 36 hours
  • If you fall in love with wheel-throwing (warning: you might), we’ve got full courses and studio classes waiting for you!

Glaze-y Day: Discover the Art of Glazing

A PIE Ceramics Workshop

  • Workshop
  • Beginner
  • PIE Ceramics Basel
  • 2.5 hours
from 95.– CHF

Up to 20% discount for Members

Explore the world of ceramic glazing, glaze your ceramic creations yourself with the help of a ceramic expert.

This workshop is designed for those who have already mastered the basics of pottery making and are ready to take their creations to the next level. We will delve into the world of glazing, exploring different types of glazes, application techniques, and firing processes.

Our expert instructors will share their knowledge and expertise in a fun and informative environment. This class is suitable for complete beginners but you need to have objects already fired once that you preferably created in our studio in previous classes.
If you do not have your own pieces to glaze, we offer 3 small ceramic piece (included in the price — adding is possible on the spot for additional charge)

What You'll Learn: 

  • Glaze Basics: Understand the composition and properties of glazes, get a brief introduction to their behaviour and important aspects of glazing..
  • Application Techniques: Master various application methods, such as dipping, pouring and brushing.
  • Firing Techniques: Understand the importance of details for firing, firing temperature and atmosphere in glaze development.
  • Troubleshooting: Learn common glazing problems and how to avoid them.

What You'll Need: 

  • A selection of fired ceramic pieces (bisque ware)
  • A variety of glazes, Brushes, sponges, and other application tools, Apron and gloves all provided by the studio

No experience necessary. Just bring your curiosity — we’ll handle the rest.

🔥 Firing & Pickup

We take care of firing your ceramic piece after the workshop.
Firing takes approx. 4 weeks – we’ll contact you when your piece is ready for pickup.


📋 Good to Know

  • Arrival: Please come 10–15 minutes early to settle in and grab your welcome drink
  • Cancellations: Tickets are transferable, but non-refundable within 36 hours
  • Rescheduling: Possible up to 72 hours before the workshop
  • Pickup: Pieces are ready around 4 weeks after your session
  • All levels welcome — no experience needed, just curiosity and a willingness to get a little messy
  • Alcohol: Only served to guests aged 18+

👉 Full terms & policies: shop.paintiteasy.ch/en/tickets/terms

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